Monsoon, often synonymous with rainy season, fundamentally means a change in wind direction due to uneven heating of land and water; winds begin to blow from ocean to land causing the air over the land to become moist and causing heavy rainfall. Southeast Asia is the most famous example of
The second edition of Borneo World Music Expo will be held from June 16-18, 2014 at the Hilton Hotel in Kuching, Sarawak. Borneo World Music Expo will feature conferences, workshops, meetings, a trade fair and music showcases. The Expo is open to all delegates who have registered whilst the public
Whenever you hear the word ‘spa’, do you get the vision of someone lying face-down and getting a massage? If so, you are not alone! Most of us primarily associate a spa with massages. It does include that but spa treatments encompass a lot more. There are a whole range
India has always been an enchanting destination for tourists from all around the world. In recent times, it has emerged as a hub for MICE tourism as well. India caters to the needs of a varied genre of tourists with her alluring hill-stations, exotic beaches, lush-green tea gardens, glamping hot
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) has announced the appointment of Alan Pryor as General Manager Designate of the technologically-advanced, purpose-built facility. Pryor takes over from Datuk Peter Brokenshire who retires at the end of March 2014 after 11 years with the Centre, which included spearheading the setting-up and opening
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is the most populous city in Malaysia and the federal capital of the country. The city now boasts of world class facilities, leaving the humble past of being a small mining town behind. This 130 years old saga of development makes Kuala Lumpur rub shoulders with the
“I would very much like to go on one of your cruises, but I have certain requirements that need to be made before I book my trip. I need a room large enough to comfortably fit a king-size bed, as well as a king”. This royal request was made to a
Including the increase in cruise, boutique and family hotels Luxury travel buyers and agents from across the Asia Pacific will meet at the 7th edition of International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia in Shanghai in June to view almost 500 of the latest travel experiences from 70 countries across the
Union Tourism Minister of India Shri K. Chiranjeevi met the Union Home Minister Sri Sushilkumar Shinde today and submitted a proposal to extend Visa-on-arrivals to 16 more countries. The Ministry of Tourism strongly felt that the “Tourist Visa – on – Arrival (TVOA)” facility for those countries, which are potential
The year 2012 saw the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) host 1,442 events; the highest number recorded since opening in mid-2005, a 7 per cent increase from the 1,346 held the previous year, and served over 1.6 million delegates and visitors. In turn, this resulted in an economic impact